Mulligan's Irish Pub & Grill
8933 S 27TH ST, Franklin, WI 53132 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Pool / recreational water (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Franklin Health Department
- License / ID
- LSZI-9JES38
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- City of Franklin Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jan 14, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 15 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The quat and chlorine sanitizers are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and are both being added to the sanitize compartment of the warewash sink. Chlorine was >200 PPM. Staff emptied the sink and refilled with the quat sanitizer only
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE
A can of WD40 was stored next to prep table on the cook line with seasonings
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.
Code 7-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN
The non-continuous cook process for chicken wings has no prior approval or the approved plan is not being followed. Operator reports partially cooking the wings prior to cooling.
Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority.
Code 3-401.14 (F)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of quat sanitizer.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Breading in the basement storage area was observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Squeeze bottles of dressing and sauces noted stored in unlabeled containers.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code 3-302.12
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoop was improperly stored in a dirty holder.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Drawer used to hold to-go soup containers is noted in poor repair with areas that are not finished with smooth materials and are absorbent.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 4-101.19
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Door of walk in cooler is not maintained in good repair and is noted with a rusted hole in the door as well as the seal being in need of repair/replacement.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Pizza prep cooler is not maintained in good repair. The inside of the cover is detatched.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS
Single use paper liners used in microwaves noted not discarded after intial use.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.
Code 4-502.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The sanitize sink compartment of the 4 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and is not draining properly.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The overhead sprayer is not maintained in good repair and is noted tied up with a shoelace and string.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Wall behind the warewash sink on the cook line is stone and not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
There is cardboard used on floor of walk in cooler.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in pizza prep area are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the rear of the building is not tight-fitting along the bottom door sweep.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
INTENSITY - LIGHTING
The light intensity in the pizza prep area and wait station/salad prep area is less than 50 foot candles. Additionally the walk in refrigerator has two burned out bulbs and the lightintensity is less than 10 foot candles
Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.
Code 6-303.11
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Old heat lamps noted hanging over cook line expo are are not longer in use and collecting dirt and dust.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The caulk in the area behind the overhead sprayer in the warewash area is noted moldy and in need of cleaning.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 30, 2024 Routine · 4 priority, 3 priority foundation, 10 core, 9 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw bacon is stored above sauces in the prep cooler.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Raw bacon was moved to a lower shelf during the inspection.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
A cut tomato, pepperoni and cheese are all at 47°F in the prep cooler.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Staff removed food from the refrigerator and will have the refrigerator repaired.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Homemade ranch has exceeded its date mark of 10/21.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Monitor dates and discard after 7 days. Staff corrected.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The bleach is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is over 200 PPM in a sanitizer bucket.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer was adjusted during the visit to be at a proper concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Prepared coleslaw, large containers of ranch, and other temperature controlled foods are not datemarked.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Dates were added to foods during inspection.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Some test strips were given to staff to use.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Scoop for mashed potatoes and spatula at cookline are sitting in containers of water at 78-80 degrees F.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Or utensils need to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
Bags of buns are stored on trays near handwashing sink and are getting wet when people wash their hands.
Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Buns were moved. Install spash guards on the hand sink to prevent splash contamination.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Washed produce (green pepper, onion, avocado, tomato, apple) is sitting on papertowels in the prep cooler
Correction: Discontinue using an absorbable material to touch or dry any foods to reduce the risk of contamination. Discard food item. Papertowel was discarded during inspection.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Prep cooler that has coleslaw and dressings is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Pizza prep cooler lids are in disrepair and insulation is showing. Coolers are running at 47 degrees F.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Food was removed from top portion of cooler during the inspection.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Prep cooler across from cookline has standing water in the bottom and is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Food was moved to be on a higher shelf during the inspection.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk-in freezer has ice accumulation on boxes of seafood. .
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. If water drips down and freezes onto packages of food, food must be discarded. Damaged food was removed. Do not store food in this corner of the freezer until repair is complete.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Walk-in cooler has dust and mold accumulation on the walls and ceiling.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Interiors and exteriors of prep coolers have food accumulation, some mold, and dust accumulation along fans.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Employees started to clean surfaces during the inspection.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT
Area around grill and fryers are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
In the beer cooler, the exterior of the beer lines are not being cleaned on a frequent basis and are visibly soiled.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Boxes and packages of take out food containers are stored on the floor in the basement.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall that for the cookline handwash sink is made of stones that is not a smooth, cleanable surface.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
Source: City of Franklin Health Department. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.